The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has announced the appointment of Jason Read, senior vice president of store operations at Wawa, as its new chairman of the NJFC Board of Directors. This appointment comes after the successful leadership of Andrew Kent of Glass Gardens ShopRite. Read, who has extensive experience at Wawa, aims to prioritize the advancement of NJFC’s legislative agenda, including tackling Organized Retail Crime and updating the Strategic Plan to align with industry needs in 2025. The NJFC Annual Meeting also saw the election of new officers, including Mike Styer as vice chairman and Linda Doherty as president & CEO.
Under Read’s leadership, NJFC will continue to advocate for policies that support the food retail and distribution industry in New Jersey. Read emphasized the importance of member engagement and collaboration to drive meaningful change and innovation. With Read at the helm, NJFC is poised to remain a steadfast voice for the industry, shaping a business-friendly climate for food retailers in the state. For more business news, visit NJB News Now.
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